In a false utopia, the Earth's population is divided into five Units after a disturbing decimation forced the human race to be on the verge of extinction. The increase in man's population competes with the upgrade in advanced technology. With past secrets hidden from the eyes of civilians, they are oblivious to what goes on around them. 

Like every other individual in his Unit, 19-year-old Livingstone is determined to stay true to his dreams and have them fulfilled. Crestfallen by the sudden disappearance of his mother, his unbending character remains firm. 

His growing suspicions toward the Heads of Earth's administration: The Council - is justified when he finds himself entangled in their twisted agenda, which seeks to wipe a quarter of Earth's growing population. Bent on exposing the deed of the opposition, he takes actions which might determine who lives, and who dies.

Line Of The Edge

“Is someone threatening you?” Millenia tilted her head up; her eyes landed on his face. The lines between her eyebrows deepened when she noticed that he stood unperturbed. His face was void of emotion as his gaze landed behind her. Unbeknownst to her, it was all a facade – there were many questions he had battling in his mind. 


Were his assumptions about him being watched true? How many were they? Who dropped the paper and at what specific time? What message did the paper contain? How many more papers were to come his way? 


“Let me have a look at that.” He moved his hand from his side to take the paper from her grasp, but she was quick enough to turn her hand the other way. 


He frowned; his eyes trained on the paper. 


Chapter 17: The Countdown Begins